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Mud Pond — Lakes 26.4 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS West Milan Quadrangle · GNIS 868647
26.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle, Mud Pond is a lake recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mud Pond in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 868647). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/18/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond sits at 44.56509° N, 71.27574° W (DMS 44°33′54″ N, 71°16′33″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mud Pond itself. The ones closest to Mud Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nay Pond | West Milan | 0.5 mi |
| Cedar Pond | West Milan | 1.9 mi |
| Rocky Pond | West Milan | 3.7 mi |
| Head Pond | Milan | 4.1 mi |
| South Ponds | West Milan | 4.8 mi |
| Kilback Pond | West Milan | 4.9 mi |
| Pike Pond | Dummer Ponds | 5.9 mi |
| Dead River Pond | Berlin | 6.1 mi |
| Unknown Pond | Stark | 6.3 mi |
| Mud Pond Lake | Milan | 7.5 mi |
Features on the USGS West Milan Quadrangle
The West Milan 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Hodgdon Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Horn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Fifield Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Higgins Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Cedar Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Fogg Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| North Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.4 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Mud Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 45 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.565°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Nay Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Chandler Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Hodgdon Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Horn Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Milan topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.4 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mud Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mud Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868647 on the West Milan quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mud Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 98 other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire.